Where Coffman Cove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coffman Cove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coffman Cove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coffman Cove
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Coffman Cove
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Alaska rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Coffman Cove runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Coffman Cove, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Coffman Cove
The closest emergency room is Searhc Wrangell Medical Center & LTC in Wrangell, 36.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (13.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Coffman Cove, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 26.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alaska figure falls outside Coffman Cove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coffman Cove adults…
Coffman Cove runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coffman Cove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Coffman Cove
No hospital or community health center in Coffman Cove itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Coffman Cove; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Coffman Cove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Coffman Cove does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Coffman Cove adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Coffman Cove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Coffman Cove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coffman Cove adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coffman Cove
Why doesn’t Coffman Cove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coffman Cove.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coffman Cove.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alaska figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.